The MT Knives “Homemade Wanderlust Edition” neck knives are back! A total of 100 will be sold just like last year. There aren't many left as most were purchased by my patrons (through Patreon) in the first 24-hours. There is a chance we will do two runs next year (one...

After bumping along at least 40 miles of barren and rutted dirt roads, I stepped out of the truck and shouted, ”Woohoo—there it is!” I couldn’t believe I was finally setting sights upon my third southern terminus of the Triple Crown trails, the Crazy Cook Monument. As...

When Perk arrived at my house in Alabama from New York, I already knew it--he wasn't ready. His pack likely had no gear in it, he hadn't settled on a supply of food and his taxes weren't complete. As I greeted him at the door I asked, "Hey Perk, are you ready?!" His...

Hey y'all! Here is the lighterpack link for the gear I'll be carrying on the CDT this year. It is (of course) subject to change as I go along and make adjustments in the desert. I will also swap out for different pieces of gear in various sections like the San Juans,...

SEA TO SUMMIT ACCESSORY CASE If you plan to carry a paper map (AWOL's guide, Halfmile's maps, etc) while on trail, this 1 oz. protector is far superior to a ziploc bag. Also, you can keep your phone out of the rain, dirt, etc and still use the touch screen function...

Next month I will be beginning my journey on the Pacific Crest Trail--I'm SO excited! The PCT spans from Mexico to Canada, traversing 3 states (California, Oregon and Washington) along the way. If you'd like to follow my journey, you can check back here for regular...

There isn't much that thru-hikers care about more than food. During my 2015 thru-hike, I was always wondering what new treasure of a restaurant I would find in the next town and would literally catch myself day dreaming...

Backpackers are always trying to lower their pack weight. After all, when you are carrying everything you need to live on your back, every ounce should be examined. One simple way to reduce pack weight is to make sure you are toting...

You've decided you are going to hike the Appalachian Trail and now suddenly you've asked yourself: "How do I get there and back?" Fortunately for me, my family was willing to take me to Amicalola State Park to bid me farewell, and I also...

For many, the Appalachian Trail can truly be described as an "emotional roller coaster" consisting of many ups and downs along the way. While everyone handles experiences and emotions differently, there are several points or stages along...

Looking back at significant life events, I'm sure most folks would agree that hindsight is 20/20. Often times people say, "If only I knew then what I know now." The same is true for me when reflecting back on my 2015 Appalachian Trail...

When I began researching clothing for my AT thru-hike in 2015, I started stressing. All of this talk about "cotton kills" and "layering" was a little much for someone who had never been on an overnight backpacking trip. I was also...

This post is meant to be supplemental information for my video on YouTube highlighting this particular section of trail. General Notes for this video & section: All mile markers are from the 2015 AT Guide, but distances from one point...

Wild edibles and medicinal plants can be found along the span of the almost 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail. Foraging was once a necessary skill that came to our ancestors almost as easily as the breath that filled their lungs....